Family: |
Dentaliidae () |
Max. size: |
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Environment: |
benthic; marine; depth range 10 - 40 m |
Distribution: |
Indian Ocean: Qatar, India and Pakistan. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Depth range based on occurrence in Qatar (Ref. 107880); to be replaced with a better reference. Scaphopods are selective microcarnivores, feeding on microscopic organisms particularly forams. It also feeds on juvenile bivalves and kinorhynchs. Some species may be selective detritivores (Ref. 833). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
Country info: |
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